Relevance: Sociology: Ethnocentrism Despite how much humans have in common, cultural differences are far more prevalent than cultural universals. For
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Sociology Optional Paper – II
Relevance: Sociology: Ethnocentrism Despite how much humans have in common, cultural differences are far more prevalent than cultural universals. For
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology: Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labour; Social changes in India Why in news? 86% and 90% of women
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Continue readingRelevance: Sociology: Social Control; & G.S paper I: Society and social issues Context China has flooded cities and villages with
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology Are there rules for eating at McDonald’s? Generally, we do not think about rules in a fast food
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology Imagine that you are sitting in a theater, watching a film. The movie opens with the heroine sitting
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology Why in news? Between 2016 and 2018, nearly 10,000 students committed suicide every year in India, data tabled
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology In contrast to Marx, Emile Durkheim spent a good part of his intellectual career studying religion. Concentrating particularly
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology The phenomenon known as Facebook was designed specifically for students. Whereas earlier generations wrote notes in each other’s
Continue readingWhat is the Cult? (Relevant for Sociology Optional UPSC) The cult The concept of “cult” was introduced into sociology in
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology: Making Connections: Sociology in the Real World Farming and Locavores The consumption of food is a commonplace, daily
Continue readingRelevance: Sociology How different individual responds to various social forces? When sociologist Nathan Kierns spoke to his friend Ashley (a
Continue readingRelevance: Prelims level: Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusive Programme G.S paper II: Mains: Highlights the key Reforms in School Education
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